Kevin Porter Jr.’s Triple-Double Powers Bucks Past Celtics, 116–101
Game recap
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 116101 despite missing Giannis Antetokounmpo. Boston jumped out early with a 130 run that put them up by 12, but Milwaukee closed the first quarter to within six. The Celtics pushed their lead back to 13 in the second, yet the halftime margin was just seven.
The turning point came in the third quarter. After Boston opened the half with a short burst, the Bucks answered with a dominant 279 stretch that erased the deficit and flipped the game. Milwaukee controlled the fourth and finished the win with room to spare.
Standouts and notes
Kevin Porter Jr. recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. Kyle Kuzma led the team in scoring with 31 points and six rebounds, and Bobby Portis added 27 points and 10 rebounds. For Boston, Jaylen Brown led the way with 30 points. The victory was Milwaukee’s 11th of the season; the Celtics took their 10th loss.
Porter has been on a hot run lately, averaging roughly 25.2 points, 8.0 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 steals over his last five games while shooting efficiently. His recent play has given the Bucks a boost while they navigate injuries to their roster.
